Two days of mourning have been declared in the city of Samara, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on June 27 due to the Russian strike. Events have been canceled, flags lowered, and the memory of the dead will be honored.
US Ambassador to the Russian Federation Lynne Tracy is completing her mission in Moscow. She has held this position since January 30, 2023
The Trump administration reportedly discussed the possibility of helping Iran gain access to $30 billion in exchange for abandoning its nuclear program and investing in a new Iranian nuclear program without uranium enrichment. The negotiations took place against the backdrop of military strikes on Iran and Israel.
Kyiv Zoo has opened a new aviary spanning over 260 sq. m for wetland inhabitants: spoonbills, sacred ibises, black storks, and crowned cranes. The new enclosure has all amenities, including soil, pools with fountains, feeders, and drinkers.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky visited the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian occupiers are trying to break through to the border of Donetsk region. He spoke with the fighters and held meetings, stating that the situation is under control.
Ukrainians in the UK are denied asylum, claiming it is safe to return home. According to The Guardian, this causes additional anxiety, despite the 18-month visa.
The Board of the International Monetary Fund will hold a meeting to make a decision on a new tranche for Ukraine amounting to $487 million. Customs reform is delayed for at least six months.
Analysis of satellite imagery shows that Russia is using remnants of Soviet armored vehicles, which require restoration, for the war against Ukraine. The value of this resource is diminishing; the enemy is switching to motorcycles and buggies.
The European Commission confirmed its readiness to transfer 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine by 2025 and to provide the remaining 11 billion euros of G7 loans. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also emphasized the continuation of financial, military, and political support for Ukraine.
NABU and SAP filed a petition with the High Anti-Corruption Court regarding the current Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov.
Iran's stockpiles of highly enriched uranium remained undamaged after US strikes on nuclear facilities, as 408 kilograms of uranium were distributed elsewhere. This casts doubt on US President Donald Trump's claims of "destroying" Iran's nuclear program.
Lance Corporal Nadbit Dabayev was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for war crimes. During the occupation of Kyiv region, he shot a civilian and stole two cars.
The tribunal will investigate the planning, preparation and initiation of aggressive acts, and will extend to all guilty persons regardless of their status.
The advance of Russian troops in the border areas of the Sumy region has been stopped. This happened due to desertion and significant losses of personnel, some deserters are leaving their positions in the Kursk region.
The Ukrainian government has approved a mechanism for recognizing learning outcomes obtained abroad for complete general secondary education. This will simplify the recognition of foreign knowledge, including without additional assessment for formal and Ukrainian studies education.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has reacted to the attack on officer of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov", Andriy Korynevych, in Ivano-Frankivsk on June 13. Two men have been detained and notified of suspicion on the grounds of hooliganism.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the summer offensive of the enemy from the Russian Federation is effectively faltering. This situation is similar to last year's attempts by the enemy to advance in the Kharkiv region.
The Hungarian government held a consultative vote on Ukraine's accession to the EU, where 95% of participants allegedly opposed it. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called it disinformation.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved new rules for the sale of goods in duty-free shops, allowing sales only to those who are leaving the country and passengers on international flights with a passport. The changes also include requirements for goods labeling, age restrictions, and video recording at cash registers.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced temporary difficulties in the operation of the "Reserve+" mobile application, which caused a malfunction on June 26. Specialists are working to eliminate the problem, expecting the system to stabilize within a few hours, and advise users to use the PDF version of the document.
On June 26, a large-scale failure occurred in the "Reserve+" mobile application, due to which users cannot use electronic military registration documents. The cause of the failure is being established, users are advised to use paper documents.
The Polish Sejm voted in favor of the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, allowing the use of anti-personnel mines. The Minister of Defense stated that the country cannot have restrictions in protecting itself from a Russian invasion.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, Ali Shadmani, died from severe wounds sustained during the bombing of Iran by Israel. He held this position for several days and was one of the main advisors to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei.
As a result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region on June 25, one person died and four were injured. The head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration once again called on citizens to evacuate.
Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov asks to postpone the election of a pre-trial restraint measure for him. He motivates this by the need to be present at the Cabinet meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Russian strikes on Dnipro, which killed 18 people in the city and 2 in Samara. He insists on lasting peace.
US President's special envoy denied media reports to the contrary, that the strikes did not have serious consequences.
The number of victims of the Russian missile attack in Dnipro on June 24 increased to 153 people, 12 of them in serious condition. Among the victims are 18 children, the youngest is six months old.
In the Czech Republic, a 22-year-old man has been detained who for over two years impersonated a dentist, performing operations without a license. Also detained were a nurse who supplied materials and a man who manufactured prosthetics.
The Trump administration has repealed the "Roadless Rule," opening 58 million acres of national forests to development. Environmentalists are concerned this could destroy pristine landscapes, including Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
